The recent deluge of low-cost shale gas is already changing the way the country runs. Electric utilities are turning to gas to power their turbines, and chemical companies that rely on the fuel are coming back to the U.S. after years of investing overseas. But the holy grail is transportation. Every day, we consume 70% …
Category Archive: ethanol
Apr 15
Noem: South Dakota Plays A Role In Easing Prices At The Pump
In a recent article addressing rising gas prices, Rep. Noem noted that the President and his bad federal policies have added to the pain at the pump. At the same time however, Noem makes a good point that not only is ethanol good for South Dakota, South Dakota’s ethanol is good for the country.From Rep. …
Mar 29
Increasing Bio-Fuels Lowers Gas Prices
Eight leading ethanol advocates joined together recently to send Congress a letter. The letter was sent to Congressional leaders, hopefully they get the message. The letter illustrated the success of ethanol in lowering gas prices and boosting the economy and moving the U.S towards energy independence. From Domestic Fuel.com “Today, ethanol is approximately $1 cheaper than …
Dec 31
Recapping Energy in 2011
In spite of Washington over regulating, and over taxing, America’s energy producers have made huge steps towards real Energy Independence. From Travis Hoium via The Motley Fool It’s been a transformative year for the energy industry. After decades of reliance on foreign oil, the narrative has turned to drilling in the U.S. , [and]natural gas …
Dec 30
California Low-Carbon Rules Halted
A federal judge in California has stopped that state from enacting rules that would harm consumers and put ethanol growers at a disadvantage. This is a classic example of how well meaning environmentalists can go too far with their regulations. Luckily the judge made the right decision and not only stopped the new regulations, but …
Dec 29
The Facts About Ethanol
Energy Independence will require an energy policy that is varied and includes every energy source available to us. Obviously ethanol in all its many forms will play a key role in achieving Energy Independence. New technologies and innovations have not only increased the amount of ethanol being produced, but have also allowed the process to …

